Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Ha Long – 6 days / 5 nights
From the tranquil islands of Halong Bay to the boisterous energy of Hanoi city, discover the contrasting regions of this diverse country. An insight into traditional Vietnamese life, provincial Hoa Lu of Vietnam with the lush agriculture and stunning river of green field of rice is breathtaking.
DESCRIPTION
Tour ID: VN6D01
Departure every day
Duration: 6 days
Route: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Halong – Catba
Accommodation: 3 nights in 3 star hotel, 1 night on cruise, 1 night in Bungalow of Catba Sandy Beach Resort
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO HANOI
Arrive to Hanoi, pick up from airport to our hotel. Check in hotel and enjoy the water puppet show in the evening.
DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B,L)
AM
- Pick you up at your hotel at 8.00AM
- Visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975 the complex contains Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh museum.
- Visiting The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone steles mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with the names of the university’s graduates. The complex is divided into five courtyards with different paths that would originally have been reserved for the Emperor and his mandarins. One of the courtyards contains the statue of Confucius guarded by two beautiful bronze storks standing on turtles. The temple highlights the importance influence that Vietnamese society has placed on education.
PM
- Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake: The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan Kiem Lake, with history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by crossing the Huc Bridge which literally means the ‘Place Touched by Morning Sunbeams’. The Hoan Kiem Lake is the local point of the city and the source of many legends. One legend has it that in the 15th century Emperor Le Thai To vanquished the invading Chinese with the help of a magical sword. Whilst rowing on the lake an enormous turtle seized the sword from his grasp. The Emperor took this to mean that peace had returned and the sword had been given back to its guardian spirit. In honour of the event he renamed the lake ‘Ho Hoan Kiem’ – Lake of the Restored Sword.
- One hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter – a must for any visitor to Hanoi! A cyclo (pronounced see-clo) is a Vietnamese version of a cycle rickshaw, originally used as the main form of transportation in Vietnam, it has now been overtaken by motorbikes, but still very much remains at the heart of Vietnamese culture. Sit back and relax as you witness the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life from the comfort of your arm chair! The Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, is a bustling area of narrow streets home to literally thousands of small businesses, shopkeepers and street vendors, selling everything from bananas to books. Originally each of the 36 streets names’ were related to the products being sold there. Hence you can walk from Fish Street to Tin Street to Bamboo Street. It’s a great place to explore and the slow pace of a cyclo will enable numerous photo opportunities. At approximately 6pm we will return you to your hotel.
8.00 AM: Relax with 1 hour foot massage.
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 3: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC (B, L, D)
08.00 AM Our guide pick you up at your hotel and depart to Hoa Lu – Tam Coc. On the way to Hoa Lu, you have good chances to see and enjoy the fresh air of the countryside of Viet nam along the road.
10.30 AM Arrive in Ninh Binh province and then the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu, the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam.
11.30 AM Continue to reach Tam Coc by bicycle. On the way, tour guide will show you the daily life of the local people and the beautiful sights there.
12.10 PM Have lunch in luxurious restaurant in Tam Coc
01.00 PM After lunch, take small boats to visit Tam Coc, which is literally known “three Caves”. First Caveis the longest one that is considered a real rainbow in the water in the morning time stretching on both sides of the Ngo Dong River. The quiet movements of the oars create a sort of musical rhythm inside the cave. As the boat leave the cave, you can see what seems to be an old man with a white beard fishing, fairy flying in the clouds, peasants collecting fuel and a group of white goats grazing on the hills. After that, the guide takes you to the Second Cave and the Third Cave.
05.00 PM Back to Hanoi
07.00 PM Arrive in Hanoi
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 4: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)
8.00 Pick up service at your hotel and depart for Ha Long city.
12.00 At Halong city, You will board your Luxury Imperial Cruise, check into your cabin and enjoy first class lunch while you are cruising through thousand amazing islands and islet passing by Stone Dog Islet, Floating fishing Village, Incense Burner Islet, Fighting Cocks Islet…
14.45 Visit Surprising Cave ( the most beautiful one in Halong Bay)
15.45 Enjoy an hour or more kayaking through slide rock cliffs before swimming (weather permitted).
18.30 Board back the Cruise, take shower and relax on upper deck bar.
19.00 Enjoy a specially prepared dinner in a romantic atmosphere.
20.00 Evening activities – enjoy movie night, board games, and squid fishing or relax at leisure.
Overnight on boat
DAY 5: HALONG BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – BUNGALOW (B,L,D)
07:45 Breakfast, tea and coffee will be served
08:30 Start cruising to visit Van Gia floating village and passing by Halong Pearl Farm.
09:30 Take a local boat to Lan Ha bay.
10:30 Biking at Catba national park, to visit VietHai village, in the valley of the heart of Cat Ba National Park
13:30 Visit Nam Cat Island. Lunch.
14.00 Swimming or kayaking activities to explore the untouched area in LanHa bay.
15:00 Visit Monkey island.
15:30 Check in the Deluxe Bungalow on Nam Cat island (Catba Sandy Beach resort).
18.30 Dinner and overnight in bungalow.
DAY 6: CAT BA ISLAND – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B,L)
07:15 Cakes, fruits, tea and coffee will be served. Continue cruise through Halong Bay
10:30 Enjoy the cooking course after you pack your things and leave the cabin.
11:30 Sail back Halong pier and take a van back to Hanoi.
17.00 Arrive in Hanoi city.
End the tour.
PRICE: Contact us
Include
Transfer 2 ways from the airport to the hotel and return.
02 nights at Mai hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (2persons/ Deluxe room)
01 night on boat – Deluxe room (2persons/deluxe room).
1 night in Bungalow
All transportation mentioned in tour program
Meals mentioned in the tour program.
English speaking tour guide during the tour.
All entrance fees during the tour.
Kayak on Halong Bay.
Water puppet show
1 hour of foot massage
Exclude
Flight tickets
Drinks
Personal expense
DESCRIPTION
Tour ID: VN6D01
Departure every day
Duration: 6 days
Route: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Halong – Catba
Accommodation: 3 nights in 3 star hotel, 1 night on cruise, 1 night in Bungalow of Catba Sandy Beach Resort
DAY 1: ARRIVAL TO HANOI
Arrive to Hanoi, pick up from airport to our hotel. Check in hotel and enjoy the water puppet show in the evening.
DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR (B,L)
AM
- Pick you up at your hotel at 8.00AM
- Visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex: Completed in 1975 the complex contains Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh museum.
- Visiting The Temple of Literature: Originally built as a temple to Confucius, this is the site of Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070. Inside are the stone steles mounted on the backs of turtles, inscribed with the names of the university’s graduates. The complex is divided into five courtyards with different paths that would originally have been reserved for the Emperor and his mandarins. One of the courtyards contains the statue of Confucius guarded by two beautiful bronze storks standing on turtles. The temple highlights the importance influence that Vietnamese society has placed on education.
PM
- Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake: The Ngoc Son temple is set on a tiny island on the Hoan Kiem Lake, with history dating back to the 13th century. The temple is reached by crossing the Huc Bridge which literally means the ‘Place Touched by Morning Sunbeams’. The Hoan Kiem Lake is the local point of the city and the source of many legends. One legend has it that in the 15th century Emperor Le Thai To vanquished the invading Chinese with the help of a magical sword. Whilst rowing on the lake an enormous turtle seized the sword from his grasp. The Emperor took this to mean that peace had returned and the sword had been given back to its guardian spirit. In honour of the event he renamed the lake ‘Ho Hoan Kiem’ – Lake of the Restored Sword.
- One hour cyclo tour through the Old Quarter – a must for any visitor to Hanoi! A cyclo (pronounced see-clo) is a Vietnamese version of a cycle rickshaw, originally used as the main form of transportation in Vietnam, it has now been overtaken by motorbikes, but still very much remains at the heart of Vietnamese culture. Sit back and relax as you witness the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life from the comfort of your arm chair! The Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, is a bustling area of narrow streets home to literally thousands of small businesses, shopkeepers and street vendors, selling everything from bananas to books. Originally each of the 36 streets names’ were related to the products being sold there. Hence you can walk from Fish Street to Tin Street to Bamboo Street. It’s a great place to explore and the slow pace of a cyclo will enable numerous photo opportunities. At approximately 6pm we will return you to your hotel.
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| The Huc bridge – Hanoi |
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 3: HANOI – HOA LU – TAM COC (B, L, D)
08.00 AM Our guide pick you up at your hotel and depart to Hoa Lu – Tam Coc. On the way to Hoa Lu, you have good chances to see and enjoy the fresh air of the countryside of Viet nam along the road.
10.30 AM Arrive in Ninh Binh province and then the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu, the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam.
11.30 AM Continue to reach Tam Coc by bicycle. On the way, tour guide will show you the daily life of the local people and the beautiful sights there.
12.10 PM Have lunch in luxurious restaurant in Tam Coc
01.00 PM After lunch, take small boats to visit Tam Coc, which is literally known “three Caves”. First Caveis the longest one that is considered a real rainbow in the water in the morning time stretching on both sides of the Ngo Dong River. The quiet movements of the oars create a sort of musical rhythm inside the cave. As the boat leave the cave, you can see what seems to be an old man with a white beard fishing, fairy flying in the clouds, peasants collecting fuel and a group of white goats grazing on the hills. After that, the guide takes you to the Second Cave and the Third Cave.
05.00 PM Back to Hanoi
07.00 PM Arrive in Hanoi
Overnight at hotel in Hanoi
DAY 4: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B, L, D)
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| Cruise in Halong bay |
12.00 At Halong city, You will board your Luxury Imperial Cruise, check into your cabin and enjoy first class lunch while you are cruising through thousand amazing islands and islet passing by Stone Dog Islet, Floating fishing Village, Incense Burner Islet, Fighting Cocks Islet…
14.45 Visit Surprising Cave ( the most beautiful one in Halong Bay)
15.45 Enjoy an hour or more kayaking through slide rock cliffs before swimming (weather permitted).
18.30 Board back the Cruise, take shower and relax on upper deck bar.
19.00 Enjoy a specially prepared dinner in a romantic atmosphere.
20.00 Evening activities – enjoy movie night, board games, and squid fishing or relax at leisure.
Overnight on boat
DAY 5: HALONG BAY – CAT BA ISLAND – BUNGALOW (B,L,D)
07:45 Breakfast, tea and coffee will be served
08:30 Start cruising to visit Van Gia floating village and passing by Halong Pearl Farm.
09:30 Take a local boat to Lan Ha bay.
10:30 Biking at Catba national park, to visit VietHai village, in the valley of the heart of Cat Ba National Park
13:30 Visit Nam Cat Island. Lunch.
14.00 Swimming or kayaking activities to explore the untouched area in LanHa bay.
15:00 Visit Monkey island.
15:30 Check in the Deluxe Bungalow on Nam Cat island (Catba Sandy Beach resort).
18.30 Dinner and overnight in bungalow.
DAY 6: CAT BA ISLAND – HALONG BAY – HANOI (B,L)
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| Deluxe room on Halong Imperial Cruise |
10:30 Enjoy the cooking course after you pack your things and leave the cabin.
11:30 Sail back Halong pier and take a van back to Hanoi.
17.00 Arrive in Hanoi city.
End the tour.
PRICE: Contact us
Include
Transfer 2 ways from the airport to the hotel and return.
02 nights at Mai hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (2persons/ Deluxe room)
01 night on boat – Deluxe room (2persons/deluxe room).
1 night in Bungalow
All transportation mentioned in tour program
Meals mentioned in the tour program.
English speaking tour guide during the tour.
All entrance fees during the tour.
Kayak on Halong Bay.
Water puppet show
1 hour of foot massage
Exclude
Flight tickets
Drinks
Personal expense
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